CP Adepoju Urges Joint Security Team To Respect Human Rights, Says Rivers Is Peaceful
Prince Woke
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has urged Joint Security personnel on patrol duty in the state to respect human rights. CP Adepoju reassured residents of their safety while saying the state is peaceful.
The Rivers Police Chief disclosed on Friday, March 21st, 2025, while briefing the Joint Security personnel, composed of the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Military, at Police Headquarters Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, before they departed for daily confidence-building patrol.
The Rivers CP said, “Considering the situation in the Command because of the political issue, we are embarking on a confidence-building patrol.We want to ensure people are safe. We will continue to ensure the town is peaceful.
“We have told our men to be cautious, civil, and diligent. We have been talking to them even before they left their base. We have told them to respect human rights.
“As you can see, Rivers is peaceful. We have been working in synergy with other security agencies before now, so rivalry will not occur. We have also been training together before now. All the personnel are aware that we are working together, and they know the purpose of the joint patrol and the goal.
“This patrol will last as long as we feel it should and to the dictate of the Sole Administrator. The welfare of the personnel will be taken care of adequately.
CP Adepoju warned troublemakers to stay aware of the state as the Police are well prepared to tackle any security breach.
